'We must not allow terrorism to triumph' Nicola Sturgeon urges Scots to go about business as usual despite raised terror threat level

Ministers were briefed by Police Scotland at a Resilience Committee meeting about the practical implications for Scotland of the heightened security status for coming major events such the Scottish Cup Final.

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Ministers were briefed by Police Scotland about the practical implications for Scotland of the heightened security status for coming major events such the Scottish Cup Final .

The First Minister said: "While raising the UK terror threat level to critical has been judged a necessary response to the despicable attack in Manchester, we must not allow terrorism to triumph.

"I urge the people of Scotland to be vigilant but not alarmed and, as far as possible, to go about their business as usual.

"Police Scotland have already visibly increased their presence in locations such as transport hubs and city centres as a precaution.

Nicola Sturgeon speaks out after bombing (Image: AFP/Getty)

"Security arrangements for upcoming public events, including this weekend's Scottish Cup Final, are being thoroughly reviewed and the public should anticipate additional safety measures such as full body and bag searches.

"Our emergency services prepare extensively for situations such as this, and those well-rehearsed plans are now being put into practice."

The First Minister added: "Anyone who was in Manchester and witnessed the terror attack or its immediate aftermath will undoubtedly be feeling stressed or upset.

"Anyone with concerns about themselves or their children should contact their GP for support or NHS 24 if their GP surgery is closed."